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Thomas J. Fitton, President of Judicial Watch, speaks about the search for the truth in Washington D.C. at the Naples Yacht Club annual Speaker Series

The Naples Yacht Club was proud to host Thomas J. Fitton, President of Judicial Watch, during the Club's annual Speaker Series, where he shared his behind the scenes perspective on government corruption that is documented through the non-partisan...

Thomas J. Fitton, President of Judicial Watch, speaks about the search for the truth in Washington D.C. at the Naples Yacht Club annual Speaker Series

The Naples Yacht Club was proud to host Thomas J. Fitton, President of Judicial Watch, during the Club’s annual Speaker Series, where he shared his behind the scenes perspective on government corruption that is documented through the non-partisan foundations search for transparency, accountability and integrity in government, politics and the law. Each year, the Club welcomes four prestigious guest speakers with backgrounds and experience in politics, culture, philanthropy, government and corporate business.

With a motto of “Because no one is above the law”, Judicial Watch uses the freedom of information laws and other tools to investigate government misconduct. Founded in 1994 during the Clinton Administration, the organization believes in holding government and judicial officials act ethically and do not abuse the powers entrusted to them. Fitton has more than 20 years of experience in conservative public policy and began leading Judicial Watch in 1998. Under his leadership, Judicial Watch was named one of Washington’s top ten most effective government watchdog organizations by The Hill newspaper. Fitton is a nationally recognized expert on government corruption, immigration enforcement, congressional and judicial ethics, and open government.

“Mr. Fitton’s frank discussion of Judicial Watch and their research into national politicians was intriguing and informative. Our Members are highly engaged in political discussion and always enjoy the thoughtful discussion that follows a Speaker Series program such as this,” said Mike Mooney, General Manager at Naples Yacht Club.

The Naples Yacht Club was founded in 1947 and holds the distinction as Naples' first private club. While the Club was built as a gathering place for people who are interested in yachting and seamanship, the Club has evolved to include programs such as the annual Speaker Series. The 2016 speakers include Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, Charles J. Kropke, environmentalist and adventurer, Thomas J. Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, and Vicki Huddleston, Former US Ambassador. Past speakers have included former US Attorney General Edwin Meese, journalist Rita Cosby, former US Ambassador Sally J. Novetzke, past Director of the US National Clandestine Services Michael Sulick, President and CEO Roswell Park Cancer Institute Dr. Donald Trump, Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Network Dr. John E. Niederhuber, and Fox News Anchor Brett Baier.